Where Absinthe Comes from?

Absinthe originated in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland in the late 18th century. It rose to great popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers.

Why is absinthe illegal?

Why was absinthe banned for 100 years? ... In the U.S., absinthe alcohol is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and the reason it was banned for so long has to do with one particular ingredient. Absinthe contains thujone, a chemical found in several edible plants — including tarragon, sage, and wormwood.

Is absinthe from France?

Absinthe has been made in France since at least the 1700s but grew in popularity from the 1840s, when it was given to French troops as a malaria preventative.